Jim Byrd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jim Byrd |
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| Pinch runner | |||
| Born: October 3, 1968 Wewahitchka, Florida |
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| May 31, 1993, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| June 1, 1993, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| Games played | 2 | ||
| At bats | 0 | ||
| Hits | 0 | ||
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James Edward Byrd (born October 3, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) player. He was a right-handed player, meaning he batted and threw with his right hand.
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Who is Jim Byrd?
Jim Byrd was a professional baseball player. He was born on October 3, 1968. He played a very short time in the big leagues. His main role was as a pinch runner.
Starting His Baseball Journey
The Boston Red Sox chose Jim Byrd in the eighth round of the 1987 MLB Draft. This happened after he played baseball at Seminole State College. Being "drafted" means a team picks a player to join their organization.
His Time in Major League Baseball
Jim Byrd had a very brief career in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Red Sox in the 1993 season. He appeared in only two games. In both games, he was used as a pinch runner.
A pinch runner is a player who enters the game to run the bases for another player. This usually happens when the player on base is slow. Jim ran for Andre Dawson on May 31, 1993. The next day, June 1, he ran for Ernest Riles. Both games were against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park.
Playing in the Minor Leagues
Before and after his time in MLB, Byrd spent seven seasons in the Minor Leagues. Minor League teams help players improve their skills. He played for teams connected to the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.
He mostly played as a shortstop. This is a defensive position between second and third base. During his 773 Minor League games, he had a batting average of .219. He hit 21 home runs and stole 99 stolen bases. He also helped his team score 190 runs and scored 282 runs himself.
After Playing: Becoming a Manager
After his playing days, Jim Byrd became a manager. A manager is like a coach who leads the team. He managed from 1996 to 2000. He led teams like the Gulf Coast Rangers and Port Charlotte Rangers. He also managed the Tulsa Drillers in 2000.
